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Your Business Services Franchise Media Coverage News SourceFranchise News Watch brings you the latest in business services franchising media coverage news from around the web. As a news aggregator for the business services franchise industry, Franchise News Watch streams the latest ground breaking franchise articles, features, guides, blogs, news and more directly to your desktop.  Business Services Franchise Media Coverage NewsBlueGrace® Logistics Sponsors UFC® Fighters in February 4 MatchupTampa’s BlueGrace Logistics’ involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters for Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC) bouts continues with sponsorships of four contenders in matchups this weekend. Jackson Hewitt® Tax Tips: Choosing the Right Tax PreparerApproximately 60 percent of taxpayers will opt to use paid, professional tax preparers to file their 2011 income tax returns.
Spring-Green Lawn Care Celebrates 35th AnniversaryOver the last 35 years, Spring-Green has seen growth of all kinds, which is a testament to the franchise model and the high level of customer service provided by each locally owned and operated franchise. Local Kitchen Tune-Up Owner Attends National ReunionNational kitchen and bath remodeling franchise, Kitchen Tune-Up, recently held their 24th Annual National Reunion, a three-day training conference for franchise owners from across the country.
AlphaGraphics Marks National Entrepreneurship WeekAlphaGraphics knows how important it is to encourage entrepreneurship in business, on both the local and national level.
Allegra Network Executive Shares Marketing Expertise at 2012 PODi Application ForumAllegra Network LLC, one of the world’s leading marketing, print, sign and graphic communications franchisors, announced today that Vice President of Marketing Jessica Eng will co-present a seminar.
Alliance Maintenance Hosts Annual Meeting in NormanAlliance Maintenance, a janitorial franchising company, held its annual meeting in Norman on January 12th and 13th.
Jackson Hewitt(R) Launches Digital Dance-Off Facebook Game and SweepstakesTo continue the momentum of its new ‘Jackson Hewitt’s How You Do It!SM’campaign, Jackson Hewitt, the nation’s largest privately held tax preparation firm, has launched the Digital Dance-Off game and sweepstakes*. Craters & Freighters Of DenverCraters & Freighters, the local leader in custom packaging, crating and shipping provides its services to the Western Art Exhibit and Sale at this year’s 106th annual National Western Stock Show. NiteLites of Jacksonville Landscape Lighting Business Offers Latest in LED Technology at NEFNGLA ShowThe 21st Annual NEFNGLA Jacksonville Trade Show will offer educational sessions and information for Florida's Nursery Growers and Landscape Association members February 9th and 10th.
BlueGrace(R) Logistics Sponsors UFC® 141 Main Event Fighters in December 30 MatchupTampa’s BlueGrace Logistics’ involvement in sponsoring MMA fighters for Ultimate Fighting Championship(R) (UFC) bouts continues with sponsorships of four contenders in matchups this weekend during the biggest UFC pay-per-view event of the... Five Ways Businesses Can Cut Costs in the New YearThe New Year is a great time for businesses to look at last year's expense reports to see where they can save money on their office supply budgets. Cartridge World, the country's largest printer cartridge retailer, is helping office managers find new...
Transportation Expert Bobby Harris of BlueGrace(R) Logistics to Present at 2012 Jump Start ConferenceBobby Harris, President and CEO of BlueGrace Logistics, will be presenting at the 2012 Jump Start conference, hosted by SMC3 on January 16-18, 2012 in Atlanta, GA. Harris will be doing a talk on “Social Media from the inside out” as it...
BlueGrace(R) Logistics Sponsors UFC Fighter Claude Patrick in December 10 MatchupTampa's BlueGrace Logistics Coaching for a Cause: ActionCOACH Business Coach Stefan Kazakis Committed to ″Making Positive Impacts″ in His CommunityPut yourself in the mind of a child who has just suffered severe burns. You are taken to the emergency department where nothing is familiar and every face is strange. You are anxious, fearful and, of course, in pain. Interim HealthCare Provides Home Safety Tips for the New YearAccording to recent studies, accidents at home rank among the leading causes of injury and death in the United States. For those over 60, the risk of injury becomes greater. With 89 percent of aging homeowners preferring to stay in the comfort of their...
Karen Jerome, CMA Prepares for the Upcoming Tax SeasonKaren Jerome, of Padgett Business Services serving the Ottawa west area, recently attended a Tax Seminar in Toronto, ON. This three-day educational seminar, sponsored by Padgett Business Services corporate headquarters, is designed to prepare franchise... AlphaGraphics Business Centers Encourage Business Owners to ″Think Social″Business ownership is challenging in the best of times. And 2011, for most businesses, has not been the best of times. Economic Conditions Drive Business Demand for Cost-Effective Shipping SolutionsAs the economy continues to force companies to closely analyze all costs of doing business, including shipping, franchises like BlueGrace(R) Logistics are experiencing explosive growth. Top 5 Tips to Keep Thanksgiving From Being the Most 'Plumber-Ful' Time of YearPreventing plumbing problems in the kitchen during the Thanksgiving holiday is easy as pie if cooks know the dos and don'ts of their garbage disposals. Interim HealthCare Franchisees Recognize Professionals During National Home Care and Hospice MonthEach November during National Home Care and Hospice Month, Interim HealthCare franchisees across the country recognize their network of professionals that provide home care and hospice services to nearly 50,000 patients each day.
Jackson Hewitt(R) Offers Helpful Tips for Charitable Giving This Holiday Season'Tis the season for giving to family, friends, loved ones and especially those in need.
Amazing Spaces(R) Storage Centers Partners with Toys for Tots to Give to Children in Their CommunitiesNo child should be without a gift to unwrap on Christmas Day, which is why Amazing Spaces(R) Storage Centers has proudly partnered with the United States Marine Corps Reserves in their annual Toys for Tots toy drive. Mr. Rooter of Seattle: How to Make Sure You Are Not a Victim of Bad ContractorsWith the discovery of the switched sanitary sewer lines and storm sewer lines in the Rainer Vista neighborhood now is a good time to remind homeowners to check and double check work that contractors are doing for them. Christmas Decor Stresses Safety for HolidaysAccording to the Home Safety Council four out of five U.S. households plan to use ladders around their homes to prepare for the holiday season. Annually, during the two months surrounding the holiday season, more than 14,000 people are treated in... Dale Carnegie Training Tampa Bay Presents: How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Digital AgeDale Carnegie Tampa Bay, a Global Franchise, specializing in developing leadership and communication skills, is hosting a Breakfast Seminar on Dale Carnegie's newly released book. The Auditel Brand Promotes an Image, A Model and Values Which I Believe InEstablished in 1994, Auditel is the UK's favourite and largest cost and purchase management franchise opportunity with a network of over 200 highly-skilled specialists. Jim Palzewicz Will Show You How to Get More Referrals in Your BusinessThe key to building a business that can stand the test of time is referrals. Businesses that generate referrals are more stable, more profitable and able to withstand challenges more proficiently than businesses that don't. |
Features & Special ReportsCreating a Cost-Effective Lead Generation StrategyFor many franchisors, the traditional advertising vehicles - portals, print advertising, PR, and broker networks - do not appear to be working as effectively as they were five years ago. New Highlights from the 2012 AFDRIn the previous two issues of FUSR, we published (1) a high-level overview of the 2012 Annual Franchise Development Report (AFDR), followed by (2) a selection of highlights from the report. Finding Your Optimal Buyer: Sellers Must Learn To Look Beyond PriceWhen sellers are contemplating a decision regarding the sale of their business, they overwhelmingly select the bidder with the highest price, only to find afterward that this might not have been the best decision for their circumstances. The Four Steps to Lead Generation Success, Part 4: Wow 'Em!This fourth installment builds on those ideas, showing how you can "wow" your candidates and the importance of how you present your concept to them. The Winner's Column - February 2012As savvy franchise companies continue to flourish in a volatile economy, FUSR continues to bring you good news each month, highlighting brands that are adding units, increasing comp store sales, striking deals with investors, innovating, and continuing to grow, whether domestically or overseas. Jim Collins to Keynote 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising ConferenceMulti-Unit Franchisee Magazine announced today that Jim Collins, business expert and best-selling author, will deliver the opening keynote address at the 2012 Multi-Unit Franchising Conference (MUFC). Growing Up Franchising: Sam Covelli Develops Both His Brands And EmployeesSam Covelli says he grew up in the restaurant business working in his father's McDonald's. Under his father's leadership, Covelli Enterprises eventually grew to 26 locations, one of the largest McDonald's franchisees in the country. Members Only: Ray Harrigill Builds A Successful Membership-Based Business ModelRay Harrigill believes in diversification. His Sunray Companies has restaurants (Bumpers Drive-In), tanning salons (Palm Beach Tan), fitness centers (Koko FitClub), and hotel properties (Hampton Inn), to name a few. That's because of lessons he's learned along the way. Creating Jobs: Zane Tankel Is Taking Matters Into His Own HandsZane Tankel is not waiting on any government job programs to help his business. CMO Roundtable - Using Profiling to Retain More CustomersWhat are some fresh, innovative ways you are using profiling, targeting,<br /> and loyalty programs to acquire and retain more customers? 
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